ok so i was just looking through my LMC catalog, and there is an option for a 38 gallon tank to replace the rear tank on our trucks. heres the kicker, they are listed as fitting a 80-84, 85-86 and 87-89. i have a 95 f150 with a 351, and it is a flareside. im just wondering what they changed that it wont fit 90-96 trucks? from a little bit of searching all i got is its something with the pump and/or the sending unit.

also ive read a little about using the 32 gallon tank off of a bronco, what is all involved in this swap?

the reason im asking is that my rear 18 gallon tank leaks but it works fine when i think it might work to just put a few gallons in for a couple extra miles, and if im going to replace it, id like more fuel storage if possible

thank you

john

 

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The 38 gallon tank won't work in the 95 you have. The hole for the pump assembly is only 2 1/4" on the older trucks and the newer ones need holes that are 3 1/2 (both of these measurements are from memory and probably inaccurate but you get the picture.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...-tank-mod.html

Here is a thread about using the Bronco tank. I've done it myself and my write up is on page 3. Be aware that you will need to purchase a pump and sending unit assembly for that tank as the stock truck assembly is angled wrong and won't work.

FWIW I really like the extra capacity the bigger tanks affords me. When I'm on a trip with my fifth wheel, I get a combined nearly 1000kms out of the two tanks.

 

thank you for the link, the way it looks from the pictures, easiest route on this would be removing the bed, which i was planning on doing soon anyway